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Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Belfast and East Tyrone

Education Authority NI

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 Nov 2025 at 10:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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18 Sep 2025 at 12:27

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Education Authority has completed a procurement process for the provision of vehicle maintenance and repair services across Belfast and East Tyrone. This procurement, facilitated through an open procedure, aimed to secure services essential for the upkeep of the Education Authority's vehicle fleet, ensuring the safe transportation of pupils. The process culminated in contracts awarded to D & H Motors Ltd and Loughshore Autos Ltd, with each covering different geographic lots. The initial contract period runs from 1st October 2025 to 30th September 2027, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and other conditions. This initiative was conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations and holds significance under the sub-central government classification. The services fall under the industry category of motor vehicle repair and maintenance.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in vehicle repair and maintenance services. With contracts valued at a gross total of £6,000,000, businesses could benefit from long-term collaborations, potentially extending up to 2031. Firms capable of delivering high-quality services in accordance with strict performance indicators, including timely maintenance and repairs, are well-suited for such opportunities. The need for consistent fleet management is crucial, offering businesses in this sector the potential for stable revenue streams and business expansion, particularly in regional service delivery capabilities in the UKN regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Services for Belfast and East Tyrone

Notice Description

The aim of this procurement is to put in place a lotted contract for EA fleet to have maintenance and repairs services for all EA Vehicles within the Belfast and East Tyrone area. EA have the statutory responsibility for the safe and comfortable transportation of pupils to and from school, therefore the maintaining of EA fleet is of the upmost importance. The EA holds a Bus Operator License and has a mandatory requirement to complete planned maintenance inspections every 12 weeks in addition to on-going defect repairs and annual PSV.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05596c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072659-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

50110000 - Repair and maintenance services of motor vehicles and associated equipment

50111000 - Fleet management, repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£7,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Education Authority NI
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 2NQ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

D and H Motors Lts

D and H Motors Ltd.

Loughshore Autos

Further Information

Notice Documents

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